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December 24, 2020

Fiona Apple rises to #1 again with "Under the Table," the second single from "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" to reach the top of the chart. Congrats to Heartless Bastards and beabadoobee for reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame, which might be the final HOF entries for 2020 unless New Order can hold onto another week with "Be A Rebel," that slides to #11.

The Chart Show: "Under the Table" Moves to the Top

The Chart Show: "Under the Table" Moves to the Top

Dec 24, 2020

Fiona Apple rises to #1 again with "Under the Table," the second single from "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" to reach the top of the chart. Congrats to Heartless Bastards and beabadoobee for reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame, which might be the final HOF entries for 2020 unless New Order can hold onto another week with "Be A Rebel," that slides to #11.

Listen to Looch: a new documentary about the Bee Gees

Listen to Looch: a new documentary about the Bee Gees

Mary Lucia • Dec 23, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary that's capturing a lot of people's attention. Streaming on HBO Max, 'The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart,' offers a look at the history of the band formed by the brothers Gibb.

Bartees Strange: Virtual Session

Bartees Strange: Virtual Session

Jade • Dec 23, 2020

Bartees Strange joins Jade for a virtual session to play songs from his latest record, Live Forever, out now on Memory Music. They'll also be talking about leaving places that prevent you from feeling free, covering The National and SAMIA, and what he's working on in his studio for his family this Christmas.

Top 89 of 2020: Derrick Stevens, production manager

Top 89 of 2020: Derrick Stevens, production manager

Derrick Stevens • Dec 23, 2020

Production manager Derrick Stevens shares his favorite songs and albums of 2020.

Amy Klobuchar on Save Our Stages: 'We were able to get a really strong coalition'

Amy Klobuchar on Save Our Stages: 'We were able to get a really strong coalition'

Jay Gabler • Dec 23, 2020

As the Save Our Stages Act makes its way towards becoming law as part of a COVID-19 stimulus bill, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the act's co-sponsor, spoke with The Current's Sean McPherson.

Coffee Break: New Holiday

Coffee Break: New Holiday

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Dec 23, 2020

For many people, this holiday season has looked and will look differently than ever before. Thank you to everyone that is altering your plans in the name of safety, and since this holiday feels new, let's focus on new music.

18 holiday albums you may have missed

18 holiday albums you may have missed

Luke Taylor • Dec 22, 2020

Holiday music can feel like well-trod ground, but as in any category of music, there are always things to be discovered, old or new. Here's a list of holiday albums you may have missed in your collection or playlist.

Top 89 of 2020: Jake Rudh, Transmission host

Top 89 of 2020: Jake Rudh, Transmission host

Jake Rudh • Dec 22, 2020

Transmission host Jake Rudh shares his favorite songs of 2020.

Nilufer Yanya: Virtual Session

Nilufer Yanya: Virtual Session

Sean McPherson • Dec 22, 2020

Nilufer Yanya joins Sean McPherson to play songs from her new EP, Feeling Lucky? which was released earlier this month. They'll be discussing the freedoms of releasing EPs over albums, why she loves writing angry songs, and recalibrating to a year without live shows.

Coffee Break: Covers

Coffee Break: Covers

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Dec 22, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what cover songs do you want to hear?

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